Mungo’s Hi Fi Ft. Solo Banton – Dancehall School [VIDEO]

Forward-thinking dancehall dubbers Mungo’s Hi-Fi are pleased to announce the release of their new album ‘Serious Time’via Scotch Bonnet Records, set for release on 2nd June.

The Scottish reggae soundsystem project, which hails from Glasgow, began as a collective of music fans before transitioning into DJs playing local bars and clubs. Frustrated by the sound quality of in-house systems, the group has spent over a decade investing in their own rig, aiming for full control of their sound in a unique holistic approach that caters to their listening crowd.

Following on from their 2011 release ‘Forward Ever’, ‘Serious Time’ is a record that threads together all aspects of soundsystem bizness, from Studio One style live brass to digital bass bangers. Album opener and lead single ‘Serious Time’ abounds with feel-good reggae vibes that make for a promising summer jam, while further stand-out tracks include the dub-heavy ‘Bike Rider’, which combines a driving bassline, hypnotic percussive patterns and distinctive vocals from French dubber Pupajim for a compelling urban feel.

Meanwhile, fifth track ‘Thousand Style’ effortlessly samples the Beverley Hills Cop theme with grizzly vocals from dancehall talent Mr Williamz, an artist whose credentials include a feature spot on electronic giants Major Lazer’s track‘Smooth Sailing’.

Boasting the fat, clean productions we’ve come to expect from the Hi-Fi crew, the record simultaneously hosts vocal talent by the ton, with reggae heavyweights Peter Metro and Cornel Campbell, who lends his trademark falsetto vocals to the final track on the album, ‘Jah Say Love’, rubbing shoulders with Mungo’s regulars Mr Williamz, Soom T, Charlie P, YT, Marina P, Solo Banton and Parly B. Other special guest appearances include Blackout JA, Speng Bond, and Warrior Queen.

This third double LP arrives hot on the heels of their massive collaborations with Major Lazer and Brighton production heavyweight Prince Fatty, the latter of which received rave reviews from Mojo and Clash:

“A perfect encapsulation of the creative camaraderie running through British reggae right now, the sheer diversity of style on show is breathtaking” Robin Murray, Clash

What’s more, their numerous globe-trotting live shows have included memorable festival appearances at the likes ofGlastonbury, Womad and Outlook, to which they’ll make a welcome return this year.

Having developed a name for themselves flexing their soundsystem talents across the arenas of reggae, dub and dancehall, this latest album sees Mungo’s Hi-Fi up their game, proving once again that it’s not about the volume – it’s all about the vibes.